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Using Variables

A variable is a letter or other symbol that is used in place of an unknown value.

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What is the total weight on the scale?

c + c + c + c

4c

4*c

All of the above

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We can write the multiplication of a number and a variable with or without the "*" symbol or "x" symbol.

For example, (4*c) or (4 x c) can be written as (4c). 

The total weight of 4 circles "c" and one 15 kg weight is 55 kg.

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What is the weight of 4c?

4c = ? kg

30 kg

35 kg

40kg

45 kg

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Explanation

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What is the weight of a single circle, c ?

5 kg

10 kg

15 kg

20 kg

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Explanation

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